Public Educator – Botswana Gambling Authority

Job Description

Public Educator (x1)

Job Purpose

To provide community education interventions and public awareness programmes aimed at promoting responsible gambling practices and minimising the social impacts associated with problem gambling.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Authority’s responsible gambling strategy and awareness programmes.
• Promote public awareness on responsible gambling and harm minimisation initiatives.
• Assist in the development and implementation of responsible gambling programmes and community engagement initiatives.
• Work with stakeholders to develop communication and public education plans.
• Coordinate responsible gambling workshops, campaigns and outreach activities.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, programme beneficiaries and the public.
• Collect, analyse and report on trends relating to responsible gambling activities and public education initiatives.
• Maintain records and programme data required by the Authority.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, Public Relations or a related field.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in public education, stakeholder engagement or a similar role.
• Strong communication and public engagement skills.

Added Advantage

• Experience in a regulatory environment.
• Experience in community outreach or awareness campaigns.

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility and managing change.
• Building working relationships internally and externally.
• Integrity and openness.
• Developing self and others.
• Managing processes.
• Delivering service.
• Dedication.
• Confidence.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Application Letter.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Certified copies of academic certificates.
• Certified copy of Identity Document.

Email Applications To:
[email protected]

Subject Email: PUBLIC EDUCATOR

Application Closing Date: 19 June 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

Employer: Gambling Authority (Botswana)

Website:
www.gamblingauthority.co.bw

Contact: (+267) 3957672